Firefighters extinguish apartment fire on Foothill Boulevard
The Oakland Fire Department said at 5:16 p.m. Sunday the fire on the 1100 block of Foothill Blvd. was out.
The Oakland Fire Department said at 5:16 p.m. Sunday the fire on the 1100 block of Foothill Blvd. was out.
BART says it needs state funding to stay afloat
BART and Muni say they are on a "fiscal cliff" and are asking for financial aid from the state to fund operations.
BART and Muni say they are on a "fiscal cliff" and are asking for financial aid from the state to fund operations.
Free summer lunches for youth to start
Free lunches for Oakland youth begin Tuesday at more than 50 sites in the city to help children get through the summer when free and reduced-cost school meals are unavailable, city officials said.
Free lunches for Oakland youth begin Tuesday at more than 50 sites in the city to help children get through the summer when free and reduced-cost school meals are unavailable, city officials said.
Oakland police investigating suspected morning homicide
The Oakland Police Department Homicide Section is investigating a fatal Saturday morning shooting.
The Oakland Police Department Homicide Section is investigating a fatal Saturday morning shooting.
2 detained in road-rage incident, freeway shooting on I-580 in East Oakland
A two-vehicle collision and a freeway shooting closed part of Interstate 580 in East Oakland Thursday afternoon, officials said. Two people have been detained for questioning, but no one was seriously injured.
A two-vehicle collision and a freeway shooting closed part of Interstate 580 in East Oakland Thursday afternoon, officials said. Two people have been detained for questioning, but no one was seriously injured.
East Bay professor announces run for Barbara Lee's congressional seat
An East Bay professor and Oakland resident is the latest candidate in the race for U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee's seat in Congress.
An East Bay professor and Oakland resident is the latest candidate in the race for U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee's seat in Congress.
Police investigating triple-shooting in Oakland, no arrests
Authorities are investigating reports of a triple-shooting Wednesday evening in Oakland.
Authorities are investigating reports of a triple-shooting Wednesday evening in Oakland.
Police chase ends in Oakland FoodMaxx, shooting suspect arrested
Oakland police say a man led officers on a chase Wednesday that ended at a supermarket. Officers say it all began after the suspect fired a gun at cars on city streets from a stolen vehicle.
Oakland police say a man led officers on a chase Wednesday that ended at a supermarket. Officers say it all began after the suspect fired a gun at cars on city streets from a stolen vehicle.
Third defendant in Jasper Wu case won't stand trial, judge rules
An Alameda County judge ruled the third defendant in the Jasper Wu case will not stand trial for murder charges.
An Alameda County judge ruled the third defendant in the Jasper Wu case will not stand trial for murder charges.
Slain Oakland school district carpenter remembered with vigil, peace garden
Friends, colleagues, and Rudsdale High School community members gathered Monday to remember a longtime Oakland Unified School District carpenter who died in a shooting last year at the school.
Friends, colleagues, and Rudsdale High School community members gathered Monday to remember a longtime Oakland Unified School District carpenter who died in a shooting last year at the school.
Oakland crime crackdown vowed in wake of robbery spree and arrests
Oakland city and police officials said Wednesday that their crime crackdown will continue in the wake of a robbery spree that led to arrests, even as some community advocates urged the city to invest in more social service programs to help prevent crime.
Oakland city and police officials said Wednesday that their crime crackdown will continue in the wake of a robbery spree that led to arrests, even as some community advocates urged the city to invest in more social service programs to help prevent crime.
Family opposes Alameda County DA's plea deal for brothers' killer
The family of two brothers killed in Oakland are upset at a plea deal proposed for the shooter.
The family of two brothers killed in Oakland are upset at a plea deal proposed for the shooter.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on first 150 days in office, addresses challenges moving forward
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is entering his sixth month in office. As she deals with a historic $360 million budget deficit and other challenges moving forward, we asked her to evaluate her first 150 days leading the city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is entering his sixth month in office. As she deals with a historic $360 million budget deficit and other challenges moving forward, we asked her to evaluate her first 150 days leading the city.
First-of-its kind, mass timber apartment high rise going up in Oakland
Construction was underway in Oakland for a first-of-its-kind high rise apartment building described as the tallest beamless mass plywood panel structure in the world.
Construction was underway in Oakland for a first-of-its-kind high rise apartment building described as the tallest beamless mass plywood panel structure in the world.
10-year-old girl found fatally stabbed inside Oakland apartment, suspect is mother
A 10-year-old girl was fatally stabbed inside an apartment in East Oakland Monday afternoon, according to police. The suspect is the girl's mother and she is in custody, officials said.
A 10-year-old girl was fatally stabbed inside an apartment in East Oakland Monday afternoon, according to police. The suspect is the girl's mother and she is in custody, officials said.
9 kids accused of 35 robberies across Oakland, East Bay
9 underage suspects have been arrested after allegedly carrying out 35 robberies in Oakland, police said.
9 underage suspects have been arrested after allegedly carrying out 35 robberies in Oakland, police said.
Tow truck driver deliberately hits SUV to stop an armed robbery attempt in Oakland
A tow truck driver deliberately slammed into an SUV at a gas station in Oakland last week to protect a woman he said was about to get robbed at gunpoint.
A tow truck driver deliberately slammed into an SUV at a gas station in Oakland last week to protect a woman he said was about to get robbed at gunpoint.
Arrest made in robbery of woman, 63, outside of market in Oakland's Rockridge
An arrest has been made in connection with the robbery and assault of a 63-year-old woman outside a marketplace in Oakland's Rockridge on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
An arrest has been made in connection with the robbery and assault of a 63-year-old woman outside a marketplace in Oakland's Rockridge on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
3 people shot, 2 fatally, over weekend in Oakland
Three people were shot - two fatally - in Oakland over the weekend.
Three people were shot - two fatally - in Oakland over the weekend.
EBMUD hosts 100th anniversary celebration for the community
Over 2,500 people turned out to learn more about how East Bay Mud keeps water flowing to two counties in the Bay Area and to celebrate decades of providing fresh water locally.
Over 2,500 people turned out to learn more about how East Bay Mud keeps water flowing to two counties in the Bay Area and to celebrate decades of providing fresh water locally.